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Statement on President Trump's Executive Orders on Immigration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 25, 2017 | Chicago, IL

Today President Trump signed executive orders on immigration that will enact plans to build a wall along our southern border, mobilize immigration raids and deportation efforts, increase use of detention centers and work to eliminate sanctuary cities. Reports also suggest he has plans to greatly restrict refugee resettlement as well as immigration from certain countries through separate executive orders.

Any policy that ignores immigrant and refugee contributions to our workforce and economy; significant cultural influences; and innovation and entrepreneurship is shortsighted and will only further divide us at home and isolate us abroad.

We are—and always have been—a nation of immigrants, offering a place of refuge to those escaping violence in their home countries and a place of hope for those yearning for the American dream. These founding principles are the very qualities that make our country great.

We urge you to join us in standing in solidarity with immigrants and refugees, both here in Chicago and across our country, as we daily renew our commitment to working toward a just, inclusive society for all.

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